At a Glance

Pricing

$26,680 - $34,595

Drive Types

RWD, 4WD

Engines

3.7l V6, 4.7l V8

Transmissions

A4, A5

Fuel Economy

14-15 (city), 18-20 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index

41

Overview Information

Like the Ram pickup, the Dakota shares similar styling cues that identify it unmistakably as a Dodge truck. The Dakota Club Cab offers extra room behind the front seats for cargo. Being a midsize truck allows the Dakota to offer real cargo and towing capacity advantages over its compact pickup competition. Engine choices include a 3.7L V-6 and 4.7L V-8, but no Hemi. Both are equipped with a standard 6-speed manual. A more stylish interior with aluminum colored trim adds sophistication to the Dakota.

What Changed:

Dodge trucks are now marketed under a separate brand name of Ram trucks.

Official Word:

Designed for customers with active lifestyles, the 2011 Dakota is equipped for work and play. The 2011 Dakota features best-in-class towing of up to 7,250 lbs., the greatest interior room of any Extended Cab mid-size truck with 30 cu.-ft. of interior space in the Extended Cab models and 37.1 cu.-ft. in Crew Cabs, and the largest and longest standard cargo bed in its class: 6-ft., 6-in. in the Extended Cab. Dakota is offered in two body...Read.